The Mile6 Blog

Where Do Our Creative Concepts Come From? The artist Elsworth Kelly is famous for creating some of the most breathtaking colorfield paintings ever made. Firmly enshrined in the pantheon of modern masters, his works are a staple of every modern art textbook and gallery wing. On a recent trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum, I […]

When launching a new digital product, it can be tempting to jump right into the visuals and the build, you know, the “flashy things” our stakeholders are most excited about. This enthusiasm is great, but we’d be remiss not to mention that skipping the discovery process can lead to significant waste. Waste of time, waste […]

All Art Is Commercial Art (Mostly) When a young, plucky artist decides on a career in creativity, we all have dreams of making meaningful, personal work that speaks to people. Somewhere along the way, provided we stick it out through the early grinding years in our first design jobs, we learn that to keep that […]

One of the greatest weeks of the year for the Mile6 team falls in the middle of October when everyone makes the trek by car, train, and air (here’s hoping for a boat pilgrim in 2025) to Philadelphia for our annual retreat. It’s always a great time of reconnecting, camaraderie, and recreation. This year, there […]

Let’s talk about headless WordPress for a second. If that phrase sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi thriller—don’t worry; you’re not alone. But once you get past the initial “what does that even mean?” moment, you start to see the magic. And it’s not just a trend; it’s a game-changer for anyone managing […]

You Read That Right I know that title reads like clickbait, but I mean it. We’ve recently learned to love a marathon strategy session at the beginning of a project, and I’ll get into why, but first some context. For most of my career working in strategy, I advocate for breaking up the strategy sessions […]

A Letter from Mile6 Founder, Tim Haak Philadelphia, PA., October 30th, 2024. As I reflect on my 28-year journey since founding Mile6, I am overwhelmed with pride at the remarkable evolution of our company. What began in 1996 as a small enterprise aimed at harnessing web-based technologies has blossomed into an industry leader, surpassing even […]

In the world of custom software development, there’s a metaphor we like to use: custom software ages like a dog. Much like our loyal canine companions, software requires consistent care and attention to ensure it remains functional, efficient, and reliable over time. The larger and more complex the software, the more demanding its upkeep becomes. […]

In an era where digital presence is more important than ever, member associations, such as local chambers of commerce or realtor organizations, need to harness the power of their platforms. A well-crafted website and digital product ecosystem doesn’t just serve as a digital brochure; it can be a critical tool for reinforcing the value of […]